The GR 34 follows the cliff path in Morieux and has been extended as far as Pont-Neuf and the ponds. This makes a long-distance hiking trail the focus, appealing to travellers who want to combine trails, scenery and culture on one trip. Another prominent landmark is the Viaduc des Ponts-Neufs, which spans the Gouessant valley in the communes of Hillion and Morieux. Engineer Harel de la Noë began construction in 1912. Since its renovation in 2014, a cycle route has crossed the viaduct, which is used by many hikers and walkers. If you plan to visit, check the current access conditions in advance.
Church and chapels: several periods in Morieux
The Church of Saint-Gobrien offers a glimpse into Romanesque architecture: it was built in the first half of the 11th century. It includes around 400 square metres of wall frescoes dating from the 12th to the 17th century. The church has been classified as a historic monument since 1995. The frescoes and the long period over which they were created also make this a place of interest for travellers who want to explore the different layers of the area’s heritage.
Two Chapels of Saint-Maurice offer different points of interest. The Chapelle Saint-Maurice-du-Bas was built in 1869 by the Rouxel family. It stands on a rocky promontory overlooking the seashore. Also in 1869, the Rouxel family had the Chapelle Saint-Maurice-du-Haut built to plans by Abbé Prud'homme. This renovated chapel is rectangular, has a single nave and is made of granite; its features include a pointed-arch doorway and an oculus. The two chapels share a year of construction and their builders, but differ in their setting and architecture.
Trails to a fountain, château and viaduct
The Fontaine Sainte-Eugénie is one of the sights along the route through Morieux and is set back a little from the road. For a long time, it was a pilgrimage destination. The spring water was once believed to relieve headaches—a traditional belief, not a claim about any present-day healing effects. Another way to explore the trails in Morieux is the “Entre Mer et Campagne” route, which starts at the car park of the Lamballe-Armor local town hall in Morieux. The route through Morieux also passes the Château du Tertre-Rogon, an 18th-century château.
Coast and outdoor activities
The port of Saint-Maurice and Béliard beach provide two ways to reach the sea and the Roc Verde rock for shellfish gatherers, boaters and beachgoers. Spring tides often bring people to the Grèves de Saint-Maurice to gather shellfish, including cockles and clams. The link with the tides is therefore relevant when planning this activity.
The Indian Forest adventure park in Morieux offers 15 high-ropes courses across six hectares. Other activities include five paintball fields, outdoor laser tag, the 17-metre-high Crazy Jump and the Crazy Enigma treasure hunt. Activities may change, so check which options are currently available before your visit. Morieux therefore caters to very different interests: hiking and walks, architectural and religious history, coastal activities, and an adventure park with a range of outdoor options.
Discover more destinations: Lezardrieux, Tréméloir, Saint-Connec, Plélauff, Duault, Kerpert, Saint Mayeux, Saint-Gilles-Pligeaux.
For the broader travel overview: Côtes-D’armor.
